Surely It Is Not I, Lord
A Lenten Minute Reflection for Wednesday, April 1, 2015
by Dcn Bob Bonomi
Wednesday of Holy Week has usually been for me an odd day. It's at the end of the "routine" of Lent and the day before all the "real" action begins with the Triduum and the Mass of the Lord's Supper. The calm before the storm. Today's Gospel, a snippet from one of the Last Supper chronicles, sets the stage with Judas' betrayal and offers us one last look at how once we set a ball in motion how hard it can be to stop it.
Judas had already committed to betraying Jesus when he sat down to dine with Him and the others. You have to wonder - did his blood run cold when Jesus announced that one of those present will betray Him? Did he stop to wonder why Jesus didn't just call him out in front of everyone? When Jesus answers him with, "You have said so", He is telling Judas that He knows what Judas has done and will do, and Judas has already answered his own question through his thoughts and actions.
Now that we are at the end of Lent, we should pause a moment before plunging into the next three days leading up to Easter to ask ourselves, "Surely it is not I, Lord, who betrays you?" Either way, Jesus' answer will always be the same: "You have said so." Our thoughts and actions will determine whether or not we are innocent - or guilty. It's not too late to change.
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Thank you for journeying with me during Lent. This ends this series of Lenten reflections. Beginning tomorrow, we all will start the next step in our travels - to the Cross and beyond. May your Easter be one of hope and promise.
Blessings,
Deacon Bob
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